Technicial Writer II

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
38-38 Hourly
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Develops, edits, formats, proofreads, and maintains technical documentation for electrical, electronic, mechanical, and other test-range equipment. Collaborates with engineers and technical professionals, reviews technical source materials, manages technical data and annual review workflows, maintains document records, and ensures publications meet military, contract, quality, and style standards. The role requires producing accurate documentation under deadlines and obtaining a government security clearance.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Company Profile

 

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the joint range technical services contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Develops, writes, proofreads, formats, and edits documents, such as reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications. Documentation is related to work instructions, plans, methods and procedures, as well as the installation, operation, and maintenance of National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) systems and equipment.

The Technical Writer II will be responsible for performing the following functions/duties:

  • Interfaces with engineers and technical professionals to prepare clear and concise technical publications, notes, manuals, and related technical information concerned with the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and other equipment.
  • Edits, formats, and proofreads project schedules, hardware/software reference guides, user manuals, reports, and other technical literature.
  • Reviews manufacturer and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to the operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
  • Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; may assist in laying out material for publication.
  • Maintains an electronic Technical Data Library (TDL) that contains commercial internal and external records, documents and files of work, and revisions to ensure departmental continuity.
  • Filing customer correspondence into the Data Management Log (DML) electronic database for record keeping purposes.
  • Contributes text for inclusion by other more senior Technical Publishers in highly specialized, technical documents according to required specifications.
  • Conducts quality checks of all edited textual materials, including artwork, for accuracy, conciseness, completeness, grammatical correctness, sentence sense, and adherence to military and contract standards and format conventions in accordance with departmental and publication standards.
  • Adheres to established proposal and production schedules and deadlines.
  • Produces near error-free documentation in support of the J-Tech II contract.
  • Assigns, monitors, manages, coordinates, and updates Annual Review (AR) workflows and documentation.
  • Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Associate's degree or equivalent formal academic or vocational training in technical writing, technical journalism, technical communications, English or a related field and 3 or more years of directly related technical writing experience.

In addition, a Technical Writer II must possess the following qualifications:

  • Must possess the ability and skill to write, edit, and prepare clear, concise, and acceptable scientific, technical, and management documentation for publication or production
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with technical professionals and managers
  • Must be able to type, use a personal computer, and be familiar with full-featured word-processing applications, desktop publishing tools and drawing packages
  • Must be able to work independently as well as contribute as part of a work group
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this AWD (Area Wage Determination) non-exempt position is $38.18 per hour.

 

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer matching
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application deadline December 12, 2026

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES

 

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.

 

The foregoing conditions and physical requirements represent the general characteristics required to perform the essential functions for this job. In general, all positions may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific work assignments may include additional environmental conditions or physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. These specific requirements will be detailed in the job posting. In addition, JT4 employees will only operate equipment that they have been fully trained on and/or certified to operate. If working in a training capacity, employees must be supervised at all times by a competent trained or certified company employee. Under no circumstances should employees use another employee's equipment without permission from their immediate supervisor or manager. Conversely, employees should not allow other JT4 employees or employees of another employer to use JT4 owned or assigned equipment without proof of training and approval of the shop manager

 

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree or equivalent formal academic or vocational training in technical writing, technical journalism, technical communications, English, or a related field
  • Three or more years of directly related technical writing experience
  • Ability to write, edit, and prepare clear, concise scientific, technical, and management documentation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical professionals and managers
  • Ability to type, use a personal computer, and work with full-featured word-processing applications, desktop publishing tools, and drawing packages
  • Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a work group
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Valid state-issued driver's license
  • U.S. citizenship

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits — Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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